Android Virus Chinese Characters

In discussions about the presence of malware on Android devices nowadays, Android virus Chinese characters is a topic that pops up every now and then. For your information, a number of third-party apps for Android sometimes send out notifications in Chinese. That means depending on the situation, you could do nothing. Other solutions include getting an antivirus app, clearing web browser cache and performing a factory reset.

Triggers

Considering the risk of malware to Android, it’s a good idea to exercise caution if you notice suspicious signs. In the case of Android virus Chinese characters, you should take into account these possibilities:

• Third-party apps.
• Malware. 
• Corruption 

A List Of Solutions

Do Nothing

All in all, if your device still works as expected, there is no need to panic if you come across Chinese characters out of the blue. Many of the Android apps originate from China so it’s only natural that they feature Chinese notifications. An example is ES File Explorer, a file manager that is used by Android users around the globe. Following changes, updates and so on, ES File Explorer could display notifications in Chinese and you don’t have to worry about them. 

Note: In the case that you want to be sure that a third-party app is at fault, don’t hesitate to boot into Safe Mode. 

• Step 1: Press and hold the Power button.
• Step 2: Press and hold Power off.
• Step 3: As soon as Reboot into Safe Mode comes into view, hit OK and wait. When the screen comes back on, determine whether the Chinese characters still stick around. If the Chinese characters vanish, you could conclude that an app is responsible. Feel free to uninstall third-party apps, especially those of Chinese origin, to get rid of Chinese characters for good. 

Alternatively, 

• Step 1:  Open Settings, hit About phone and tap Build Number seven times to turn on Developer Options. 
• Step 2: Back out to Settings, select Developer Options and choose Running Services.
• Step 3: Locate dubious apps, uninstall them and restart your device. 

Get An Antivirus App 

If you suspect malware to be behind the appearance of Chinese notifications, you could play it safe and get an antivirus app. Go to Google Play Store, look for a reputable antivirus app and install it. After the installation finishes, restart your device, launch the antivirus app and run a scan. If the scan reveals the presence of malware, proceed to carry out necessary measures to secure your device. 

Clear Web Browser Cache

• Step 1: Open Settings, select Apps and choose your web browser.
• Step 2: Click Storage, pick Clear data and hit Clear cache.
• Step 3: Restart your device then witness the result. 

Note: To be thorough, you should think about clearing cache partition as well. 

• Step 1: Press and hold the Power button then hit Power Off. 
• Step 2: Press and hold Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously (Power, Volume Up and Home buttons for Samsung devices) then let go of them the moment the device vibrates. 
• Step 3: (If your phone is a Samsung model, skip to the next step) When the Start screen appears, proceed to use Volume buttons to bring up Recovery Mode and press the Power button. If you see No command, press and hold the Power button then hit the Volume Up button. 
• Step 4: In Recovery Mode, use Volume buttons to navigate to wipe cache partition then press the Power button. 
• Step 5: Confirm your decision if prompted, navigate to Reboot system now and press the Power button.

Perform A Factory Reset

• Step 1: Press and hold the Power button then hit Power Off. 
• Step 2: Press and hold Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously (Power, Volume Up and Home buttons for Samsung devices) then let go of them the moment the device vibrates. 
• Step 3: (If your phone is a Samsung model, skip to the next step) When the Start screen appears, proceed to use Volume buttons to bring up Recovery Mode and press the Power button. If you see No command, press and hold the Power button then hit the Volume Up button. 
• Step 4: In Recovery Mode, use Volume buttons to navigate to wipe data/factory reset then press the Power button. 
• Step 5: Confirm your decision if prompted. 

How To Keep Android Devices Secured

• Scan your device for malware from time to time. 
• Only download reputable apps from reputable sources. 
• Enable Safe Browsing.